Let $S=\left\{x \in(-\pi, \pi): x \neq 0, \pm \frac{\pi}{2}\right\}$. The sum of all distinct solutions of the equation $\sqrt{3} \sec x+\operatorname{cosec} x+2(\tan x-\cot x)=0$ in the set $S$ is equal to

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  • A

    $-\frac{7 \pi}{9}$

  • B

    $-\frac{2 \pi}{9}$

  • C

    $0$

  • D

    $\frac{5 z:}{9}$

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